We often talk about strong passwords and two-factor authentication (2FA) as the ultimate shields for your online accounts. And they are fantastic! But there’s a sneaky scam out there that can bypass even SMS-based 2FA: the dreaded SIM swap scam. It’s becoming a serious problem, and if you’re not careful, it could leave your digital […]

Imagine your computer as a safe. If you stuff all your valuables – cash, jewelry, and passports – into one drawer, it’s an easy target for a thief. The same goes for your digital life. Storing all your important files – passwords, bank details, and personal documents – in one place on your computer is […]

Ever try to visit your favorite website, but it’s just…slow? Like dial-up slow? That might be a DoS attack at play, messing with your online experience. But fear not, internet citizen! Let’s unpack what DoS means and how it affects you. Imagine a highway: Cars (data) flow smoothly to reach their destinations (websites). Now, picture […]

Ever hopped in your car, phone in hand, searching for free Wi-Fi? You might be unknowingly wardriving. But hold on, is it a harmless adventure or a security red flag? Let’s untangle the digital web. Picture this: You’re cruising down the street, phone scanning for open Wi-Fi networks like buried treasure. That’s wardriving, basically using […]

Public hotspots are often left unsecured and their data transmission is unprotected, which makes your sensitive info vulnerable. If a hacker gets hold of your traffic, they could use sniffing tools to gain access to your passwords and credit card numbers. Don’t risk it – always make sure a connection uses WPA2 encryption when connecting […]

If you receive a message from someone you haven’t heard from in a long time or the communication is in any way unusual, make sure the person you’re talking to isn’t a hacked account by asking them if the message is legitimate through another means such as calling or texting them.